GRE Word List

JUXTAPOSE

to place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect)

The meaning of the word juxtapose is to place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect).

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WordMeaning
propheticof, relating to, or characteristic of a prophet or prophecy
conventionalformed by agreement or compact
capitulateto surrender often after negotiation of terms
striatedmarked with striations or striae
halcyoncharacterized by happiness, great success, and prosperity : golden
adjunctsomething joined or added to another thing but not essentially a part of it
gleama transient appearance of subdued or partly obscured light
conspiracythe act of conspiring together
siltloose sedimentary material with rock particles usually ยน/โ‚‚โ‚€ millimeter or less in diameter
ineffectualnot producing the proper or intended effect : futile